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Introduction

When it comes to technology, the only constant is change.
And that change happens rapidly. Some changes can have an impact on blind
people in a way that mainstream media simply doesn't cover. That's where The
Daily Fibre comes in.
My name's Jonathan Mosen, and for decades, I've been using,
explaining, covering, working in and teaching technology. Every week day, I
produce a show called The Daily Fibre. It brings you the latest developments in
technology, explaining them from a blindness perspective where necessary or
appropriate.
As well as bringing you the latest developments, you can
geek along with me. Send in your comments via email or the phone. Email me at
Jonathan at MushroomFM dot com or call the listener line on 404-458-0645.

Hear the Daily Fibre for free on Mushroom FM

On Mushroom FM, The
Daily Fibre takes the form of a mixture of the latest technology news and great
hits of the 50s through the 80s. In total, the show including music runs for an
hour. It's broadcast twice each week day, at 3 AM and then again at 3 PM US
Eastern time. To find out when that is in your time zone, you can check the Mushroom FM schedule page. This
is a great way for everyone to get the latest tech news at no charge, and get a
feel for what the show is like when considering the premium option outlined below.

Get the premium Daily Fibre experience for the ridiculous price of around a
quarter per episode

As you may appreciate, The Daily Fibre takes a long time to
produce every day. I often check multiple sources about one story, collate the
detail, and work on how best to explain the stories, both in general and from a
blindness perspective.
If the Daily Fibre makes it easier for you to be informed
about technology, would you consider supporting its continuation by subscribing right here on this page?When I'm working on The Daily Fibre, I'm not working on other
things. So, when people go premium, it helps justify the work I'm putting into
it, plus you get some epic premium benefits.
No music. Some people like all the tech news
without the musical interruptions. Go premium, and you get The Daily Fibre as a
talk show. Just the facts, mam.
Get it first. We guarantee that as a premium
member, you'll have the opportunity to access The Daily Fibre before its first
airing on Mushroom FM. Get the scoop and be first in the loop.
Take it with you. This is the big one that our
premium members love. When you go premium, you can listen to The Daily Fibre
from the patreon apps for iOS and Android. You can download or stream the
episodes direct from the Patreon website. And yes, best of all, you get your
own premium podcast subscription, active as long as your premium membership is
current, so The Daily Fibre comes to the same podcast app you're using now,
allowing you to speed it up and skip around. On the treadmill, while commuting,
anywhere you have free time, a premium subscription to The Daily Fibre gives
you your tech fix on your terms, in your own time.
All it costs is $5 USD per month. Since I produce the show
every week day, that averages out to around a quarter per episode. I hope that
by keeping the price so low, many people will feel it's within their reach to
support the show. You can pay with any major credit card, or through PayPal.

Some tips and tricks for signing up

If signing up on a mobile device, download the
free Patreon apps for iOS and Android. It makes signing up a breeze.
After signing up, iOS users can pay via PayPal,
but the button to pay by credit card appears not to activate when VoiceOver is
running. We've contacted Patreon about this. In the meantime, you can pay via
your iPhone via PayPal, or, once you've created the account on your iPhone,
switch back to a computer, log in, and pay via credit card.
If signing up via your computer, please use a
modern browser. In other words, avoid Internet Explorer.
If you have a Facebook account, sign up by
linking it to Patreon. It's simple to do, speeds things up, and linking to
Facebook in no shape or form gives Facebook access to any financial
information. It's merely used as an authentication process.
Finally, a really big one that trips a lot of
people up. If you're sure you've done everything right, but the sign-up button
is greyed, the usual reason is because it's necessary to open the Patreon's
terms and conditions. It's a good idea to read these things so you know what
you're agreeing to, but if you're in a hurry, simply activate the terms and
conditions link which will open them in a new browser tab. Close the tab again
with Control+F4 in Windows, and you'll be back on the sign-up form. The Sign-up
button should now be available.

The Daily Fibre, first and on-demand

Introduction

When it comes to technology, the only constant is change.
And that change happens rapidly. Some changes can have an impact on blind
people in a way that mainstream media simply doesn't cover. That's where The
Daily Fibre comes in.
My name's Jonathan Mosen, and for decades, I've been using,
explaining, covering, working in and teaching technology. Every week day, I
produce a show called The Daily Fibre. It brings you the latest developments in
technology, explaining them from a blindness perspective where necessary or
appropriate.
As well as bringing you the latest developments, you can
geek along with me. Send in your comments via email or the phone. Email me at
Jonathan at MushroomFM dot com or call the listener line on 404-458-0645.

Hear the Daily Fibre for free on Mushroom FM

On Mushroom FM, The
Daily Fibre takes the form of a mixture of the latest technology news and great
hits of the 50s through the 80s. In total, the show including music runs for an
hour. It's broadcast twice each week day, at 3 AM and then again at 3 PM US
Eastern time. To find out when that is in your time zone, you can check the Mushroom FM schedule page. This
is a great way for everyone to get the latest tech news at no charge, and get a
feel for what the show is like when considering the premium option outlined below.

Get the premium Daily Fibre experience for the ridiculous price of around a
quarter per episode

As you may appreciate, The Daily Fibre takes a long time to
produce every day. I often check multiple sources about one story, collate the
detail, and work on how best to explain the stories, both in general and from a
blindness perspective.
If the Daily Fibre makes it easier for you to be informed
about technology, would you consider supporting its continuation by subscribing right here on this page?When I'm working on The Daily Fibre, I'm not working on other
things. So, when people go premium, it helps justify the work I'm putting into
it, plus you get some epic premium benefits.
No music. Some people like all the tech news
without the musical interruptions. Go premium, and you get The Daily Fibre as a
talk show. Just the facts, mam.
Get it first. We guarantee that as a premium
member, you'll have the opportunity to access The Daily Fibre before its first
airing on Mushroom FM. Get the scoop and be first in the loop.
Take it with you. This is the big one that our
premium members love. When you go premium, you can listen to The Daily Fibre
from the patreon apps for iOS and Android. You can download or stream the
episodes direct from the Patreon website. And yes, best of all, you get your
own premium podcast subscription, active as long as your premium membership is
current, so The Daily Fibre comes to the same podcast app you're using now,
allowing you to speed it up and skip around. On the treadmill, while commuting,
anywhere you have free time, a premium subscription to The Daily Fibre gives
you your tech fix on your terms, in your own time.
All it costs is $5 USD per month. Since I produce the show
every week day, that averages out to around a quarter per episode. I hope that
by keeping the price so low, many people will feel it's within their reach to
support the show. You can pay with any major credit card, or through PayPal.

Some tips and tricks for signing up

If signing up on a mobile device, download the
free Patreon apps for iOS and Android. It makes signing up a breeze.
After signing up, iOS users can pay via PayPal,
but the button to pay by credit card appears not to activate when VoiceOver is
running. We've contacted Patreon about this. In the meantime, you can pay via
your iPhone via PayPal, or, once you've created the account on your iPhone,
switch back to a computer, log in, and pay via credit card.
If signing up via your computer, please use a
modern browser. In other words, avoid Internet Explorer.
If you have a Facebook account, sign up by
linking it to Patreon. It's simple to do, speeds things up, and linking to
Facebook in no shape or form gives Facebook access to any financial
information. It's merely used as an authentication process.
Finally, a really big one that trips a lot of
people up. If you're sure you've done everything right, but the sign-up button
is greyed, the usual reason is because it's necessary to open the Patreon's
terms and conditions. It's a good idea to read these things so you know what
you're agreeing to, but if you're in a hurry, simply activate the terms and
conditions link which will open them in a new browser tab. Close the tab again
with Control+F4 in Windows, and you'll be back on the sign-up form. The Sign-up
button should now be available.